Certified Medication Aide: Prison Health Care Champion

UTMB Health; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health seeks a dedicated Certified Medication Aide to support medical teams in a correctional facility. You will collect vital signs, assist with patient care, and participate in medication distribution within a secure setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining accuracy in the pharmacy system, ensuring patient safety, and adhering to strict confidentiality and regulatory guidelines in a correctional environment. Shift work and on-site duties are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Texas Certified Medication Aide permit.
• Experience in patient care and medication distribution in a correctional setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect vital signs and document data as part of patient care.
• Distribute and document medications, ensuring proper handling.
• Assist with patient hygiene, feeding and mobility per plan of care.
• Maintain drug room security and manage medication supplies.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication administration

Patient care

Infection control

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas Certified Medication Aide permit

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Job description

UTMB Health seeks a dedicated Certified Medication Aide to support medical teams in a correctional facility. You will collect vital signs, assist with patient care, and participate in medication distribution within a secure setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining accuracy in the pharmacy system, ensuring patient safety, and adhering to strict confidentiality and regulatory guidelines in a correctional environment. Shift work and on-site duties are required.